Electric Blue Acara
Andinoacara pulcher
Family: Cichlidae • Origin: South America
The Electric Blue Acara is a stunning metallic blue cichlid that's remarkably peaceful for its size. One of the best community cichlids.
Min Tank
30 gal
Max Size
6"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
10 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
middle
Hardness
5-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Most peaceful medium cichlid
- • Stunning electric blue color
- • Hardy and forgiving
- • Mildly territorial when breeding only
- • Great alternative to angelfish
Feeding: Pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp. Easy to feed.
Compatibility Notes: One of the most peaceful medium cichlids. Only mildly territorial when breeding. Great community cichlid.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 30 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 55 gallons
- Swimming Level
- middle
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 2/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- moderate
One of the most peaceful medium cichlids. Only mildly territorial when breeding. Great community cichlid.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- moderate
- Lifespan
- 10 years
Ideal For
30 galloncommunitycenterpiece fish
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